With the great Cuillin range behind, Loch Scavaig on the Isle of Skye is known for sudden and violent squalls. The boat trip from Elgol across Loch Scavaig to Loch Coruisk and the base of the Cuillin has long been hugely popular with tourists. The scenery is simply spectacular, with the often 'dreich' weather only adding to the atmosphere. On the right is Sgurr na Stri 497m, and on the left is Sgurr nan Eag 924m. Duncan Macpherson used this photograph as an illustration in his book 'Lure of the West', published in 1950

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Elgol and Loch Scavaig

INVERNESS: Strath

1940s

Elgol; Cuillin; coastline; mountains

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Duncan Macpherson (photographs)

With the great Cuillin range behind, Loch Scavaig on the Isle of Skye is known for sudden and violent squalls. The boat trip from Elgol across Loch Scavaig to Loch Coruisk and the base of the Cuillin has long been hugely popular with tourists. The scenery is simply spectacular, with the often 'dreich' weather only adding to the atmosphere. On the right is Sgurr na Stri 497m, and on the left is Sgurr nan Eag 924m. Duncan Macpherson used this photograph as an illustration in his book 'Lure of the West', published in 1950 <br />
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